Keep your eyes open if you’re on the beach at dusk or dawn. We very often see dolphins swimming right off shore. If the dolphins come in close, which they do occasionally, do not get in the water and try to touch them. It is illegal to touch the dolphins (we humans have germs that harm the dolphins). The Manatees frequent our Gulf coast waters too. Watch for their trademark “circle” footprint.

LIGHTS OUT ~ The Sea Turtle nesting season in Florida runs from May 1^st through October 31^st. Please remember to keep porch and balcony lights out during these months so the hatchlings are not confused; they head towards the moonlight over the Gulf of Mexico, but become distracted if balcony lights are left on. Thanks to your cooperation, we’ll continue to help protect our sea creatures.

A fun, inexpensive thing to do is to rent the personal watercraft, kayaks or paddleboards just down the beach. There are also scoot coupe, scooter, bicycle, skateboard or roller blade rentals nearby too. Even if you don’t fish, make sure to experience a walk out on one the local fishing piers such as the Skyway Fishing Pier to the South or Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach to the North. The Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival is a venue where performance art in the Tampa Bay area is presented on many levels. On any given night, you may see a variety of acts including fire breathers, escape artists, magicians, stilt walkers, crafters and much more. The Sunset Cinema is another highlight on the weekends, a FREE family friendly event to bring a blanket or some chairs and catch a movie outdoors under the stars. Concessions available on-site.

New Splash Harbor located on Indian Rocks Beach offers water slide fun along with a lazy river. There are a few Putt-Putt options on the beaches too. The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary located on Indian Shores is a bird hospital where many birds are able to be rehabilitated before being released back into the wild is accessible by the local trolley too.

There are lots of public golf courses in the area to choose from or even a tennis match at courts not far from the condo. A short trolley ride of about 5 miles to John’s Pass is a great day, whether you want to go shopping or just grab a bite to eat at the many waterside restaurants to choose from. This quaint fishing village offers adventures from sunset cruises, dolphin cruises to fishing excursions.

Busch Gardens, a theme park that features exhilarating rides and animal attractions along with their water park Adventure Island is less than an hour away. Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park offers a more intimate view of animals without the huge theme park atmosphere. Watch the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team at In-door, air-conditioned Tropicana Field where you can enjoy a game even in our rare inclement weather. Downtown Saint Petersburg offers the Dali Museum that showcases a large collection of the painter’s works.

For those of you that want to travel a bit further there is Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and their waterparks Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure along with Sea World offering an optional Discovery Cove Experience and their waterpark Aquatica are all just a couple hours away and offer full days of entertainment.

FISHING TOURNAMENTS

29th Annual - Old Salt Fall King of the BeachKingfish TournamentDates: November 3, 4 & 5, 2022

11/3: Captains Meeting, Team Check-In & Registration

Gates Open: 5PMTeam Check-In: 6:30PM

Rules Review: 8PMRaffle & Silent Auction: 9PM

11/4: Community Party w/Live MusicGates Open: 5PMMusic Starts: 6PMHappy Hour: 5-7PM

11/5: Tournament Fishing & Weigh-In

Lines In: 6AM

Weigh-In Starts: 3PM

Must Be Checked-In and In Line By: 5PM

Location: 200 Rex Place - Madeira Beach, Florida 33708

Inshore Action Fishing Charters with Captain Matt Luttmann (inshoreactioncharters.com)

APOLLO BEACH MANATEE VIEWING CENTER

Open Seasonally ~ November 1st through April 15th 

FREE Open 9AM to 5PM ~ 7 days a week

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter. On Christmas Eve we close one hour early

Manatee Viewing Center - Tampa Electric

2021 Boat Parade Schedule

Indian Rocks Beach

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade

Saturday, December 18, 2021 

Starts at 6:45 pm

Viewing great from Hamlin’s Landing

Madeira Beach

55th Annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade

Saturday, December 11, 2021 

Starts at 6:30pm

Best public viewing R.O.C. Park, Madeira Beach

Redington Beach/Indian Shores

Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade

Sunday, December 18, 2022 

Starts at 5 pm 

Best public viewing R.O.C. Park, Madeira Beach

Begins at R.O.C. Park & Finishes at Caddy's Pub 

Treasure Island

Holiday Boat Parade

The Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade and Celebration are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17 at Treasure Bay Recreation Facility located at 10315 Paradise Boulevard. The Holiday Celebration begins at 5 p.m. with the Boat Parade leaving at 6:20 p.m.

Watch the parade from a spectacular vantage point and participate in the events at Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis Clubhouse (10315 Paradise Blvd). A DJ, a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, interactive entertainers, and food/beverage concessions will be available.

For additional information, please call the Treasure Island Parks and Recreation Department at 727-547-4575, ext. 221. Rain date: Sunday, Dec. 18

Best public viewing areas for the Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade

City of Treasure Island Golf Course at Treasure Bay

Treasure Island Causeway Bridge

Kingfish Drive at John's Pass (Crabby's)

Blind Pass Bridge (between Treasure Island & St. Pete Beach)

The Treasure Island Causeway Bridge will close to vehicular traffic at 7 pm on December for approximately 30 to 45 minutes to allow the boat parade to pass through.

2023 DATES WILL BE POSTED ONCE FINALIZED Please check back. Thank You

January 13, 2023

11:00am - 6:00pm John's Pass Village & Boardwalk

12902 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

For the last 41 years, the historic John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk in Madeira Beach Florida becomes a venue for a large celebration of fresh gulf seafood, the John’s Pass Seafood Festival. The three-day outdoor event features hundreds of local vendors offering a plethora of seafood, an art and crafts show, live music and various family-friendly activities. if you are in town, you should go!